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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310813555 - Circle Food Products Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Circle Food Products Inc
3959 Lockridge St
San Diego, CA 92102
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311830/Tortilla Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/19/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101068971 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,600 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $3,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3314 C | 01/14/2008 | 01/25/2008 | $900 | $22,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 C | 01/14/2008 | 01/25/2008 | $2,700 | $8,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 1, 2007, Employee #1, a sanitation operator at a corn and flour tortilla and chip manufacturing facility, was asked to clean an uncooked tortilla cooling conveyor machine drive mechanism. The machine was running, and the door/cover for the mechanism was open while Employee #1 was attempting to clean that specific area. His left finger was caught in between the chain and sprocket drive system and amputated to about "2 1/2 digits." Employee #1 was performing the assigned task alone during the accident. The injury occurred at approximately 5:50 a.m., and the employer reported the injury to the Division at about 10:00 a.m. on October 1, 2007. The employer did not have a manual for the machine or an effective lockout/tagout program. The machine was not locked out for cleaning.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310813555 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |